The Columbus Consolidated Government
Planning Department
Post Office Box 1340 Columbus, Georgia 31902-1340
Telephone (706) 653-4116
Fax (706) 653-4120
Website: www.columbusga.org/planning
STAFF REPORT
REZN-08-15-1746
Applicant: Joel D. Womack
Owner: Atif S. Iqbal
Location 1908, 1912 & 1916 Manchester Expressway
Acreage: 0.65 Acre
Current Zoning Classification: NC (Neighborhood Commercial)
Proposed Zoning Classification: GC (General Commercial)
Current Use of Property: Developed with two commercial structures
Proposed Use of Property: Convenience Store w/ Gas Sales / Restaurant
Council District: District 8 (Buck)
Planning Advisory Commission's Recommendation: Approval based on the staff report and
compatibility with existing land uses.
Planning Departments Recommendation: Approval based on compatibility with existing land uses
and character of the surrounding area.
Fort Benning's Recommendation: N/A
DRI Recommendation: N/A
General Land Use: Consistent
Planning Area D
Environmental Impacts: The property does not lie within the floodway and floodplain
area. The developer will need an approved drainage plan prior to issuance of a
Site Development permit, if a permit is required.
City Services: Properties are served by all city services.
Traffic Impact: This rezoning request does not anticipate generating a negative impact
on the transportation network.
Surrounding Zoning: North ? NC (Neighborhood Commercial) / GC (General Commercial)
South ? NC (Neighborhood Commercial)
East ? NC (Neighborhood Commercial)
West ? NC (Neighborhood Commercial)
Reasonableness of Request The request is compatible with existing land-uses.
School Impact N/A
Buffer Requirements
N/A
Attitude of Property Owners: Twenty Three (23) property owners within 300 feet of the
subject properties were notified of the rezoning request. The Planning
Department received zero comments opposing this case.
Additional Information: These three parcels have two structures located on Manchester
Expressway. There are two curb cuts granting access to Manchester with current
configuration of developments. The redevelopment of these parcels should
provide the city with the opportunity to consolidate curb cuts and request that
the development be served by one curb cut. Parcels will be consolidated into
one parcel.
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